Today's post is a bit different, but I'm excited nonetheless! I love reading others' blog posts or watching others' videos that are full of personal recommendations. If I've been following along with them for long enough, then it feels just like a friend sharing favorites with me! I love that! So, my hope for this post is that you simply feel like you're sitting down with me as we chat about all things makeup today. :) I've recently been reworking my whole makeup routine and I've discovered … [Read more...]
Our Daily Routine
It's high time for another daily routine post! :) The last time I shared a full daily routine was last April, when Sophie was 6 months old! I had been aching for some semblance of predictability - I find comfort in schedules - and I'm happy to say we settled into a great daily rhythm for a long time. However, one of the major components of raising littles is change, and change has certainly happened! Solveig is just about 15 months old now and our days look a lot different from when I shared … [Read more...]
Putting the House to Bed: My Evening Routine
Hey friend! Are you hoping to create a household full of peaceful productivity? Then make sure you get on the waitlist for upcoming exclusive motherhood content! I can't wait to dive into even more tips with you! I know, I know - to some people, this may not sound like the most exciting post! ;) But if you ARE anything like me, keep reading, friend, because you probably love hearing about others' home routines, too. Shall I start with a disclaimer? (I feel like moms shouldn't need one, since … [Read more...]
My Journey to Slower Living
Five years ago (almost to the day!), I moved from a busy, suburban town in the Twin Cities area to a sleepy, tiny town in rural Minnesota. My reality changed drastically. It was both difficult and wonderful, and I sure have learned a lot over these past five years! Here's how the journey began: Immediately after graduation, I accepted a teaching position in my then-fiance's hometown school district. (We planned on staying in the area after marrying, since family farmland is hard to pick … [Read more...]
My Peaceful Evening Playlist
Remember when I shared my peaceful midmorning playlist? I've been playing those songs all the time! Even the first 30 seconds of that playlist really gets me into a better mood - I feel more peaceful, more easy-going, more excited about the day. Music has always affected me deeply. Is music a big mood-changer for you, too? Recently, I've been curating a more evening-specific playlist and I am loving it so much! I started with only a handful of songs and I've been steadily adding to it as I … [Read more...]
From the List to the Table: My Meal Planning Process
One of my favorite parts of the week is grocery shopping! Do you like shopping for meals, too? It's such a good feeling to have a well-stocked refrigerator ready to go for the week, isn't it? :) But having a full fridge and meals for the week doesn't start and end there with a big grocery trip. A good amount of planning and thought goes into the process, to make sure we're doing it wisely! I was determined to get into meal planning at the start of this year. Although I've definitely mapped … [Read more...]
Our Daily Schedule With a 6 Month Old
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Our Daily Routine
Sophie is 4 and a half months old, and I am so in love with our little life we've built -- by now, I can read her needs really well, she knows her mama really well, and together we giggle and play and learn during the day...and wait for Daddy to come home so we can continue the fun and the snuggles with him! Remember how in past posts, I kept saying I was looking forward to getting into a routine? Well, I can now say we have one! (Hooray!) Sophie and I have settled into a nice daily rhythm, … [Read more...]